Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Peacock, Including ‘Madagascar’

If you are looking for easy picks for a movie night, this weekend on Peacock has a solid mix of new arrivals and crowd favorites. The freshest additions give you action, horror, and animated mayhem, while the platform’s current most watched list brings back hit comedies and franchise starters that are ready to play anytime.

Below you will find ten films with quick plot notes plus key cast and crew details. The first choices highlight the newest movies that just landed or are landing over the weekend. After that you will see classics and franchise pillars that are drawing lots of views right now.

‘M3GAN’ (2022)

A roboticist at a toy company builds an artificially intelligent companion for her orphaned niece, only to see the lifelike doll form a dangerous attachment. The story follows the invention’s rapid learning curve and the way a protective instinct turns into a threat as the doll begins to make decisions on her own.

Gerard Johnstone directs from a screenplay by Akela Cooper based on a story by Cooper and James Wan. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw lead the cast, with Amie Donald performing the physical role of the doll and Jenna Davis voicing the character. The film comes from Atomic Monster and Blumhouse and features a score that underscores the blend of tech and terror.

‘Night of the Zoopocalypse’ (2025)

A meteor borne virus hits a city zoo and unleashes a wave of mutations that turn the animals into slobbering monsters. A mountain lion named Dan teams up with a young wolf named Gracie to navigate the outbreak, protect friends, and find a way through the chaos.

The animated feature draws on a concept from Clive Barker and is directed by Rodrigo Perez Castro and Ricardo Curtis. The script is by James Kee with Steven Hoban, and the voice cast includes David Harbour as Dan, Gabbi Kosmidis as Gracie, Paul Sun Hyung Lee as Felix, and Scott Thompson as Ash. The production brings creature feature energy to family oriented animation with a focus on set piece action.

‘Armageddon Time’ (2022)

A boy in 1980s Queens comes of age as he navigates family, friendship, and the social pressures of his school and neighborhood. The story traces the small choices and big consequences that shape his understanding of loyalty and privilege.

James Gray writes and directs, drawing on personal experiences. The cast features Banks Repeta, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins. The film is produced by RT Features with additional production partners and was released domestically by Focus Features.

‘Monkey Man’ (2024)

A young man in Mumbai fights through an underground world of crime and corruption after a brutal past sets him on a course for revenge. The plot follows his rise from back alley brawler to a figure who targets the powerful people who wronged him.

Dev Patel makes his feature directorial debut and stars, with key roles played by Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Sikandar Kher. The film is produced by companies including Thunder Road and explores themes inspired by the legend of Hanuman through hard hitting action and tight urban settings.

‘Madagascar’ (2005)

A group of zoo animals from New York that includes a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo find themselves stranded on the island of Madagascar after a mishap during a transfer. The plot follows their attempts to adapt to the wild and the new society they encounter among the lemurs.

Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath direct for DreamWorks Animation, with voice performances by Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Andy Richter. The film launched a successful franchise that grew to include sequels and spinoffs tied to the world and characters.

‘Mean Girls’ (2004)

A teenager who has been homeschooled abroad enters a suburban American high school and gets pulled into the social circle known as the Plastics. The story tracks how shifting alliances and reputation games collide with school life and personal identity.

Mark Waters directs from a screenplay by Tina Fey, inspired by Rosalind Wiseman’s nonfiction book ‘Queen Bees and Wannabes’. The cast features Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, and Tim Meadows. The movie became a long running favorite and later inspired both a stage musical and a new film adaptation.

‘Clueless’ (1995)

A well off Beverly Hills student decides to give a new classmate a makeover while juggling friendships, classes, and family life. The plot follows her attempts at matchmaking and self improvement as she learns how good intentions and real feelings intersect.

Amy Heckerling writes and directs, reimagining Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ in a 1990s high school setting. Alicia Silverstone stars as Cher Horowitz alongside Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, and Donald Faison. The film’s style and language influenced a wave of teen comedies and related media.

‘Bring It On’ (2000)

A champion cheer squad discovers its winning routines were originally created by a rival team, which sets off a battle to build new material before a national competition. The plot follows the pressure of leadership, practice, and competition day choices.

Peyton Reed directs with performances by Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union, Eliza Dushku, and Jesse Bradford. The movie’s success led to a series of follow ups that explored new squads and rivalries across different settings, keeping the focus on choreography and competitive culture.

‘Kung Fu Panda’ (2008)

A noodle shop worker with big dreams is unexpectedly chosen as the Dragon Warrior and must train with Master Shifu to defend the valley from the threat of Tai Lung. The story blends training, teamwork, and self discovery as the new hero learns what it takes to stand up against a powerful foe.

John Stevenson and Mark Osborne direct for DreamWorks Animation. The voice cast includes Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, and David Cross. The film’s success led to multiple sequels and series with music by Hans Zimmer and John Powell.

‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ (2011)

Po and the Furious Five face Lord Shen, a peacock who wields a new weapon that could end kung fu, while Po searches for answers about his past. The plot expands the world with new locations and a deeper look at Po’s origins.

Jennifer Yuh Nelson directs for DreamWorks Animation with returning voices from the first film and Gary Oldman as Shen. The movie continued the franchise at the worldwide box office and kept the focus on action and character growth with music by Hans Zimmer.

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